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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.21, 217.08 and 104.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.21, 217.08 and 104.76 is: 144.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.21 : 217.08 = 104.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.21/217.08 = 104.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.21x = 217.08 × 104.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.21x = 22,741.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,741.30/157.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.66

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